Hemicordulia koomina

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Hemicordulia koomina
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Odonata
Infraorder: Anisoptera
Family: Corduliidae
Genus: Hemicordulia
Species:
H. koomina
Binomial name
Hemicordulia koomina
Watson, 1969[2]
Hemicordulia koomina distribution map.svg

Hemicordulia koomina is a species of dragonfly in the family Corduliidae,[3] known as the Pilbara emerald.[4] It has been found in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.[5]

Hemicordulia koomina is a small to medium-sized, black and yellow dragonfly with long legs. In both males and females the inboard edge of the hindwing is rounded.[6]

Gallery[]

  • Female wings

  • Male wings

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ Dow, R.A. 2019. Hemicordulia koomina. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2019: e.T163549A87527502. Downloaded on 26 July 2019.
  2. ^ Watson, J.A.L. (1969). "Taxonomy, ecology and zoogeography of dragonflies (Odonata) from the north-west of Western Australia". Australian Journal of Zoology. 17 (1): 65–112 [97]. doi:10.1071/zo9690065. ISSN 1446-5698.
  3. ^ "Species Hemicordulia koomina Watson, 1969". Australian Faunal Directory. Australian Biological Resources Study. 2012. Retrieved 6 February 2017.
  4. ^ Theischinger, Günther; Hawking, John (2006). The Complete Field Guide to Dragonflies of Australia. Collingwood, Victoria, Australia: CSIRO Publishing. p. 246. ISBN 978-0-64309-073-6.
  5. ^ Theischinger, Gunther; Endersby, Ian (2009). Identification Guide to the Australian Odonata. Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water NSW. p. 218. ISBN 978-1-74232-475-3.
  6. ^ Watson, J.A.L.; Theischinger, G.; Abbey, H.M. (1991). The Australian Dragonflies: A Guide to the Identification, Distributions and Habitats of Australian Odonata. Melbourne: CSIRO. ISBN 0643051368.


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